By Betsy Z. Russell, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. Feb. 20--BOISE -- Idaho lawmakers started slashing Gov. Butch Otter's proposed budget Tuesday, and the first to fall was his bid to get more transportation funding by shifting the Idaho State Police off the gasoline tax.

By Patrick Orr, The Idaho Statesman, Boise Jan. 26--The 100-mile drive to and from the McCall Winter Carnival this weekend will likely be slow, slippery going.

By Matt Christensen, The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho Aug. 18--KETCHUM -- A two-vehicle crash on state Highway 75 Thursday killed one person and injured another when a semitrailer overturned and landed on top of a car.

By The Idaho Statesman, Boise Aug. 6--A Nampa woman was cited for inattentive driving after causing a three-car crash that backed up traffic on Idaho 55 Sunday afternoon, said Idaho State Police.

By The Idaho Statesman, Boise Jul. 4--The Idaho State Police on Tuesday launched a lateral hiring program, making it easier for experienced law enforcement officers to transfer in.